The letter from Register of Companies and Businesses purports to be linked to Companies House claiming the recipient is required to “confirm their registration”.
The Company request a fee of £190 to register and publicise the new company information. Their website states that the fee is for entry into the register which operates in UK - giving you the opportunity to use the websites services.
The letter being delivered states “lack of payment will result in lack of your company`s entry in regist.co.uk”. The implication is that this is required as part of the Companies Registration, when that is not the case.
Protect yourself:
- Never respond to any such communication;
- Any unsolicited contact followed by a request for an advance payment/fee is a good indication that someone is trying to defraud you. Do not pay.
- Never disclose your bank details.
If you have fallen victim to this scam please contact Action Fraud to make a report by calling 0300 123 20 40 or by using the online reporting tool.
